Century Cruises Wins Eight 2026 Magellan Awards, Recognizing Excellence in Luxury River Cruising
2026-10-13From China’s legendary Yangtze River to the waterways of Europe, Century Cruises is earning international recognition for its luxury river cruising experiences, innovative itineraries, and commitment to sustainability. Century Cruises has received eight prestigious 2026 Magellan Awards, including seven Gold Awards and one Silver Award, marking a significant milestone in the company’s international expansion. The […]
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New suites are coming to the Crystal Serenity
2026-10-13Crystal is adding an Owner’s Suite and four Junior Penthouse Premium Suites to the Crystal Serenity in 2028. The 1,722-square-foot Owner’s Suite will be midship and include two bedrooms, a living room, a dining area, a butler pantry and Technogym equipment. There will also be a 409-square-foot veranda. The primary bedroom will have a king-sized […]
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Private Does Not Always Mean Bespoke: What to Confirm Before Booking a Luxury Tour
2026-10-13Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Private touring has become one of luxury travel’s most frequently used promises. The phrase suggests freedom, privileged access and a day shaped entirely around the traveller. Yet in practice, “private” may mean only that no strangers will share the guide or vehicle. The route, timing and […]
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Comparing a Silversea expedition to its classic cruise
2026-10-05Silversea Cruises has been offering ultraluxury experiences at sea since 1994 when it entered the market with the Silver Cloud. The all-suite ship featured private verandas in approximately 75% of its accommodations, a rarity at the time, and helped pioneer the all-inclusive luxury cruise concept. Fourteen years later, in 2008, Silversea launched Silversea Expeditions, which […]
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What Luxury Hotel Guests Should Arrange Before They Arrive
2026-10-05Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations The finest luxury hotels are designed to make a stay feel effortless. What guests rarely see is the coordination behind that impression. A graceful arrival, a personally prepared room and an uninterrupted evening usually result from decisions made before the guest reaches the front door. […]
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Lindblad expands Antarctica — and luxury — presence with acquisition
2026-09-28Lindblad Expeditions is best known for small-ship cruises that explore the natural world with ships displaying the name of longtime partner National Geographic. With its latest acquisition, CEO Natalya Leahy wants travel advisors to know there’s more to explore on land with Lindblad. The company earlier this month acquired a 60% stake in White Desert, […]
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The Port-Day Details That Matter More Than the Shore Excursion Description
2026-09-28Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations A shore excursion can sound complete on paper: a private guide, a celebrated lunch and several major sights between arrival and departure. What the description rarely explains is how much of that day will actually be spent on the experience that persuaded the traveller to […]
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The Private Transfer Details That Decide How a Journey Begins
2026-09-21Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations A private transfer is one of the smallest lines on a luxury itinerary, yet it controls the first impression of what follows. After an overnight flight, being met inside the terminal feels very different from searching for a driver beyond a crowded arrivals hall. The […]
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Lower Manhattan’s tourism renaissance, 25 years after 9/11
2026-09-21When hospitality veteran Prince Sanders left the former Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park in 2014 for a new hotel job in Midtown Manhattan, he swore to colleagues he’d never work downtown again. “Ritz-Carlton was a luxury anchor downtown, but I really struggled to serve guests there,” said Sanders. “No matter what anyone wanted to do, […]
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Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 is getting more cabins
2026-09-14Cunard will add 31 staterooms and suites to the Queen Mary 2 during a drydock in April 2027. The cruise line will also refresh every existing Grill Suite onboard and enhance multiple public spaces. Of the 31 new accommodations, 16 will be Cunard Princess Grill Suites and 15 will be Britannia category staterooms. Improvements to […]
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